Sarvam Launches Indus AI App in India to Rival ChatGPT & Gemini – How to Download

India’s homegrown AI startup Sarvam has quietly rolled out its AI chat application, Indus, positioning it as a domestic alternative to global AI platforms like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini.

The Indus app is currently available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The Indus website is also live, although access appears limited at the moment due to a controlled rollout.

What is Sarvam Indus?

Indus is Sarvam’s AI assistant designed specifically for Indian users. According to the app listing, the assistant has been tailored for India and built entirely within the country.

The company claims users will be able to interact with the chatbot in “every Indian language.” This includes seamless language switching during conversations — for example, transitioning between English and Hindi mid-chat without restarting the session.

Like other AI chat platforms, Indus also supports voice commands. The assistant can respond to user queries by searching the web or conducting deep research to generate contextual answers.

Key Features of the Indus AI App

Multilingual & Voice Support

Indus differentiates itself with extensive Indian language support and the ability to switch languages within the same conversation. Voice-based interaction adds hands-free accessibility for users.

AI Agents & Task Automation

The app listing suggests that Indus may include AI agents, enabling users to automate certain tasks directly within the platform.

Document Writing & Editing

Users may be able to draft and edit documents within the app itself, making it a productivity-focused assistant in addition to being a chatbot.

File Upload & Analysis

Indus supports uploading images, PDFs, and similar documents. The AI can analyze the content and respond to queries based on the uploaded files, similar to advanced document-analysis tools offered by global AI platforms.

Which AI Model Powers Indus?

Sarvam has not officially disclosed which AI model is powering the Indus app.

However, during the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the company introduced two foundational Large Language Models (LLMs): Sarvam-30B and Sarvam-105B. These models were built entirely in India from scratch.

It is possible that Indus operates on one or both of these models, though the company has yet to confirm this.

How to Download and Use Sarvam Indus

Users can download the Indus app via:

• Apple App Store (iOS)

• Google Play Store (Android)

• Official Indus website

Currently, account creation requires phone number verification and access is controlled through a waitlist system. Users with an invite code can bypass the waitlist and gain immediate access.

India’s Growing AI Ecosystem

Sarvam’s Indus launch reflects India’s push toward building indigenous AI infrastructure and foundational models. With increasing adoption of generative AI tools across sectors such as education, governance, and business, domestic AI solutions tailored for regional languages and cultural contexts may play a significant role in expanding access.

As competition intensifies globally in the AI assistant space, Indus positions itself as a multilingual, India-first alternative with ambitions to compete against established platforms.